2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class oil additives

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)Function/notes ................................ 57
12 V socket ........................................ 223
115 V socket ...................................... 223
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 185
Function/notes ................................ 55
Important safety notes .................... 55
Warning lamp .................................2 06
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 46
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 59
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 56
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 292
Adjustable damping .......................... 118
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 43
Display message ............................ 189
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction ..................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................3 5
Pelvis air bag ................................... 42
Side impact air bag .......................... 42
Window curtain air bag .................... 43
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 109
Rear ............................................... 110
Setting ...........................................1 09
Setting the center air vents ........... 109
Setting the side air vents ...............1 09
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 162
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 182
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle ..............140
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shtray ............................................... 221
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 78
ASSYST service interval display
Service messages .......................... 240
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 59
Function ...........................................5 9
Switching off the alarm .................... 59
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 191
see Lights
Automatic car wash .......................... 241
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 116
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 115
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 85
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 123
Display message ............................ 201
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 121
Driving tips .................................... 121
Emergency running mode .............. 127
Engaging drive position .................. 121
Engaging neutral ............................ 120
Engaging reverse gear ................... 120
Engaging the park position ............ 119
Important safety notes .................. 118
Kickdown ....................................... 122
Manual shifting .............................. 124
Neutral (ECO start/stop func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Overview ........................................ 118
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Program selector button ................ 122
Pulling away ................................... 113
Selector lever ................................ 119
Shift ranges ................................... 123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 123
Trailer towing ................................. 122
Index3

EngineCheck Engine warning lamp .......... .210
Display message ............................ 192
ECO start/stop function ................ 114
Engine number ............................... 289
Irregular running ............................ 117
Jump-starting ................................. 254
Starting problems .......................... 117
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 113
Switching off .................................. 131
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 259
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 37
Additives ........................................ 292
Checking the oil level ..................... 236
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 236
Display message ............................ 193
Filling capacity ............................... 292
Notes about oil grades ................... 292
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 182
Viscosity ........................................ 292
Environmental protection
Note ................................................. 19
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 182
Deactivating/activating ................... 57
Display message ............................ 185
Function/notes ................................ 57
Important safety information ........... 57
Trailer stabilization ........................... 58
Warning lamp ................................. 207
Exhaust check ................................... 133
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 44
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 80
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 81
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 181 Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 81
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 80
Out
of p
osition (troubleshooting) ..... 81
Setting ............................................. 81
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 82
Storing the parking position ............. 81
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Filler cap
see Refueling
First-aid kit ......................................... 248
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 250
Folding the seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back .................................. 217
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 291
Consumption information .............. 291
Consumption statistics .................. 173
Displaying the range ...................... 174
Fuel gauge ..................................... 171
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 290
Important safety notes .................. 290
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 291
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 290
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Refueling ........................................ 127
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 290
Fuel consumption
Notes ............................................. 132
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 129
Opening/closing ............................ 128
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 174
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 290
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Fuel/water separator
Service ........................................... 241
Fuse allocation chart ........................ 259
Fuse box
Battery case ................................... 260
Dashboard ..................................... 259
8Index

Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down andtouch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to
the filler neck. Let the engine cool down and
thoroughly clean the engine oil off the com-
ponents before starting the engine.
HEnvironmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful to
the environment.
!Only use engine oils and oil filters that have
been approved for vehicles with a service sys-
tem. You can obtain a list of the engine oils
and oil filters tested and approved in accord- ance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz
Service center.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
Rusing engine oils and oil filters that have notbeen specifically approved for the service
system
Rreplacing engine oil and oil filters after the
interval for replacement specified by the
service system has been exceeded
Rusing engine oil additives.
!Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lead to
damage to the engine or the catalytic con-
verter. Have excess oil siphoned off.
Example: engine oil cap
XTurn cap :counter-clockwise and remove it.
XAdd the amount of oil required.
Observe the specifications in the on-board com-
puter when doing so or fill carefully to the max-
imum mark on the oil dipstick.
Further information on engine oil (
Ypage 292).
iThe difference between the minimum mark
and the maximum mark on the oil dipstick is
approximately 2.1 US qt (2 l).
XReplace cap :on the filler neck and tighten
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely.
Additional service products
Checking coolant level
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm. If you open the cap,
you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out.
There is a risk of injury.
238Engine compartment
Maintenance and care

The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the
following situations:
Rat very low outside temperatures
Rin city traffic
Ron short journeys
Rin mountainous terrain
Rwhen towing a trailer
Engine oil
General notes
!Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a spec-
ification other than is necessary to fulfill the
prescribed service intervals. Do not change
the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve
longer replacement intervals than those pre-
scribed. You could otherwise cause engine
damage or damage to the exhaust gas after-
treatment.
Follow the instructions in the service interval display regarding the oil change. Otherwise,
you may damage the engine and the exhaust
gas aftertreatment.
When handling engine oil, observe the important
safety notes on service products (
Ypage 289).
The engine oils are matched to the performance
of Mercedes-Benz engines and service intervals.
For this reason, only use engine oils and oil fil-
ters that are approved for vehicles with a service
system.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
go to the Internet site
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com (USA only).
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
ModelMB-Freigabe or MB
Approval
G 550229.3 / 229.5
G 63 AMG229.5
iThe MB-Freigabe or MB Approval is stated
on the oil containers.
Filling capacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
Vehicle modelCapacity including oil filter
G 5502.4 US gal (9.0 l)
G 63 AMG2.25 US gal (8.5 l)
Additives
!Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics of a
fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity, this
means that it is thick; a low viscosity means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an SAE classification
(viscosity) suitable for the prevailing outside
temperatures. The table shows you which SAE
classifications are to be used. The low-temper-
ature characteristics of engine oils can deterio-
rate significantly, e.g. as a result of aging, soot
and fuel deposits. It is therefore strongly rec-
ommended that you carry out regular oil
changes using an approved engine oil with the
appropriate SAE classification.
292Service products and filling capacities
Technical data